is my macbook pro secure?

[MartyF81]

That cannot work unless the OP actively installs the software or gives physical access for someone else to install it. No one can remotely access your Mac's cam without the light coming on.

My point here is that the Cam CAN be turned on without the light. It is possible.

 

[GGJstudios]

My point here is that the Cam CAN be turned on without the light. It is possible.

Not by others without the user's knowledge, which is the topic of this thread.

 

[justperry]

While the government doesn't have direct keylogging access to your computer, it's a fact that they monitor every website visit, email, phone call and log it.

There's still a lot denialists that think we still have a free and open society in the west, but they're very wrong.

I am not paranoid, nor do I have anything to hide.

 

[MartyF81]

Not by others without the user's knowledge, which is the topic of this thread.

The Op has not said either way if the computer is his or not, if it was left unattended, etc... It may not even be his, it could be the companies... in which they could of course be installed without his knowledge.

Outside of that... it doesn't matter. You said the Cam cannot be turned on without the light being turned on, and it can. Which is what I was clarifying. It is technically possible to turn the cam on with no light turning on. Period.